Empanada Mama - New York City

I really enjoy the spicy chicken and any of the cheese options at this restaurant! Ordering at the kiosks is convenient. The experience for dining in or taking out is consistently good, just like at their other locations.

Spectacular empanadas. I got the Bombay and Brasil offerings. The Brasil empanada in particular challenged my preconceived notions of what an empanada was. I got it to-go and even though it was cold by the time I ate it, it succeeded in transporting me to many different dimensions.

I absolutely adore this place! The empanadas are high quality, hand-made, and not overly greasy. The sauces are fantastic and the staff is very friendly. The empanadas are made fresh when you order them, so it may take a little extra time, but it is definitely worth the wait.

I love the atmosphere, delicious food and drinks, and the staff is so welcoming! I will definitely be returning to this restaurant!

We came across this restaurant by accident. It was late and we were looking for a late night snack. This place is open 24 hours! We ordered a medium pitcher of margaritas, which was a great amount for 2 people to have fun! We ordered 5 empanadas. We got El jefe, jerk and cheese, Bombay, bourbon chicken, and Mac and cheese. My favorites were Bombay, bourbon chicken, and el jefe. The meat in these options was tender and delicious. If you like curry, you’ll love the Bombay! The vegetables in the bourbon chicken were such a wonderful addition. Both sauces were very good and the red was a little spicy too. The Mac and cheese was good, but too rich for me. The red sauce really cut down the richness and balanced it out, but the other options were better in my opinion. The staff were very nice and accommodating. We would absolutely come back!